Category Archives: Intellectual Property

Refilling Lexmark cartridges now unlawful?

‘Force Against Something’ alerts Geeklawyer that Lexmark are at it again, but with more success this time around. You may recall they sued Static Control Corporation unsuccessfully (pdf), using the DMCA, for providing an alternative cartridge market. Lexmark has substantial motive in crushing competition. Inkjet printers are sold on the ‘razor blade’ method […]

Artist resale rights

The UK is introducing an artist resale right. For those not familiar with it this is a right whereby if a work of art is subsequently sold, even after the initial sale by the artist, he gets a cut, each and every time the work is sold. It is another, continental style, moral right […]